Chamblee v. State
319 Ga. App. 484
| Ga. Ct. App. | 2012Background
- Chamblee appeals four counts of child molestation.
- Victim is seven years old and daughter of Chamblee's girlfriend.
- Victim described acts to grandmothers; an audio recording was made.
- Victim later recanted under pressure from mother, who called her liar.
- Trial included admissibility of out-of-court statements under child hearsay statute.
- Trial court found evidence sufficient under Jackson v. Virginia; conviction affirmed.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the evidence proves each element beyond reasonable doubt | Chamblee argues insufficiency | State argues evidence supports guilt | Yes; evidence sufficient for all counts |
Key Cases Cited
- Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 (U.S. 1979) (standard for sufficiency review in criminal cases)
- Anderson v. State, 315 Ga. App. 679 (Ga. App. 2012) (sufficiency review; credibility issues for jury)
- Goldstein v. State, 283 Ga. App. 1 (Ga. App. 2006) (out-of-court statements admissible under hearsay rule)